Is transmission fluid a fuel system cleaner

charlesenriquez · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 06:28 PM

I heard and tried this. When I changed my fuel filter i filled my compartment will transmission fluid and every five tanks put a gallon of trans fluid in the tank. I have done this for a while, is it safe. Everything seems the same.

charlesenriquez · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 06:33 PM

oh i have a 2002 7.3. also heard its not good for the 6.0 crap liter

**dikdragon** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 06:39 PM

That all sounds crazy, but a friend of mine started his truck one morning, and was blowin white smoke. His diesel mechanic neighbor told him to add a quart of tranny fluid to his tank, and he did and it quit smokin and has been fine since.

**ABOBB** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 06:40 PM

I don't think I would do this with my truck.

Trans fluid is not enough cheaper than the good fuel additives that are available to be experimenting with a very expensive engine.

I'd suggest sticking with a quality fuel additive.

**dikdragon** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-23-2007, 06:41 PM

oh, and why would you add tranny fluid to your tank and then ask if it is ok?LOL!

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